Patient Experience
I'd been to a few doctors about this nagging fatigue and pain, and everyone had a different theory. Honestly, I was starting to think it was all in my head. Dr. Altan Kır was different. He spent nearly an hour with me at Anadolu Medical Center, going over every single test I'd ever had. He connected dots no one else did and figured out it was a rare autoimmune thing. He didn't just give me a label; he laid out a clear plan. For the first time in years, I feel like I'm getting somewhere.
Had to get a colonoscopy, which is nobody's idea of fun. I was pretty nervous about the whole thing. But Dr. Kır and his team made it as easy as it could be. He explained everything in plain Turkish, no scary medical jargon. The procedure itself was quick, and I was in and out of the center by lunchtime. The prep was the worst part, but even that was straightforward because of his instructions. It was a relief to get the all-clear.
The parking at Anadolu was a bit of a mess the day of my appointment, I won't lie. But once I got inside, it was a different story. The woman at the front desk saw I was flustered and helped me sort it out. The whole place felt calm, not like a typical hectic hospital. Even the nurse who took my vitals was really kind and chatted with me to pass the time. It made waiting to see Dr. Kır much less stressful.
What really struck me about Dr. Altan Kır was how he talked *with* me, not *at* me. He sat down, looked me in the eye, and asked what my biggest worry was. When I told him I was scared about the medication side effects, he didn't dismiss it. He took the time to explain the pros and cons of each option, and we decided together. He has this quiet, reassuring way about him that just makes you feel like you're in good hands.